the meteor that exploded in the skies over russia last month really made waves. we're talking about sound waves. scientists say the meteor unleashed a low frequency rumble felt around the world. the sound level, though, was far below what you and i can hear. but it's giving astronomers new clues about the meteor that injured more than a thousand people. >>> new jersey governor, chris christie, is asking the government to speed up federal aid to victims of hurricane sandy. he says flood insurance claims are processed too slowly. he even complained to president obama, calling the performance of the national flood insurance program unacceptage. more than 100,000 storm victims have filed claims through the government program. >>> in about 15 minutes from now, house minority leader nancy pelosi will be talking to the immediate you -- media. she will probably ask for a compromise about the budget cuts that become law tomorrow. as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the senate plans to vote on two proposals. >> reporter: the votes are just for show